Professional Development

Attend a variety of professional development opportunities.  
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• NAAE National Convention
• Region III Conference
• MAAE Ag Technology Conference
• MAAE Summer Conference
• TIP, PEP, and PIM
  • Mentorship for beginning Ag Instructors in High School, FBM, and Post-Secondary

 Legislative Advocacy

• Legislation progress related to science, art, and economics credit towards graduation
• Carl Perkins legislation and CTE Levy provide money to your school for Secondary Programs
• College in the Schools, Concurrent Enrollment, and Articulation Agreements
• MAELC – Minnesota Agriculture Education Leadership Council

Opportunities of Membership

• Participate in legislative advocacy for the profession.
• Participate in leadership and personal development activities.
  • MAAE Alternate Director, Regional Director, and Committee Positions
  • MAAE State Officer Positions
  • Region III Officer Positions
  • NAAE Officer Positions
  • SAE & CDE Committee Posistions
• Participate in awards and recognition programs:
  • Personal and Departmental recognition programs
  • State, Region III and National recognition programs
• Participate in idea exchange forums:
  • MAAE Summer Conference, NAAE Region III Conference, and NAAE Conference
• Receive news updates regarding your chosen profession:
  • MAAE Ag in Action Magazine (3 Issues)
  • NAAE News and Views (6 Issues) and the Monday Morning Monitor (weekly)
  • MAAE Summer Conference and Ag Tech Conference
• Access instructional materials & resources:
  • MyCAERT, Professional Development Workshops, MAAE Conferences, & fellow instructors
• Influence the future direction of the profession.
• Establish camaraderie and fellowship among your peers.

Return on YOUR Investment because of MAAE’s Efforts!

• $2 Million to Farm Business Management and Mentorship Programs
• $500,000 to MN Agriculture Education Leadership Council
• $400,000 to U of M
• CTE Levy – 35% of CTE certified program costs are covered
• $187,000 to Minnesota FFA and PAS Staff and Programs
• $250,000 for Secondary Extended Contracts
• Student Debt Loan Forgiveness - $2.2 million in 2017 & $200,000 annually in 2018

• YOUR RETURN ON YOUR INVESTMENT OF $240.
  • Over $35,000 per AG TEACHER!